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Indo-Pacific King Mackerel

Indo-Pacific King Mackerel

Scomberomorus guttatus

  • 1lakes
  • 22logged catches
  • 7 kg heaviest logged

The Indo-Pacific King Mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) is a medium-sized fish from the mackerel family, found in the warm waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. Reaching up to 11 lb (5 kg) and beyond, this pelagic fish prefers coastal waters at depths of 49 to 262 ft (15 to 80 m). It’s a prized catch for commercial fishers and a worthy challenge for anglers. King Mackerel travels in small schools , dining on sardines, anchovies, squid, and the occasional crustacean. They are active both day and night, so there’s no bad time to go fishing for them. But beware – once hooked, these fish love to leap and thrash.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Small Flying Fish 2 Indian Ocean Squid 1

Lures

Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 4 Trophy Single Hook Pilker 60 g, #4/0 3 Trophy Bucktail 35 g, #5/0 1 Bucktail 14 g, #3/0 1 Saltwater Spoon 120 g, #7/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 22 catches , best 7 kg

  • Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 4×
  • Small Flying Fish Livebait Trolling Hook #7/0 Trolling bait Boat 2×
  • Trophy Single Hook Pilker 60 g, #4/0 Spinning Boat 2×
  • Trophy Single Hook Pilker 60 g, #4/0 Spinning 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Indo-Pacific King Mackerel? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Indo-Pacific King Mackerel would be to use Small Flying Fish on a size #5/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Pilkers. The most successful lure is Silver/Gold Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Finger Mullets Split Tail Mullet Japanese Jack Mackerel Scaled Sardines Japanese Anchovy #11886#11889#11887#19885#131#19884#2171

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